Summary
Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto has been ranked as one of the best players in baseball after his strong performances in the postseason. He moved up significantly in the rankings due to his key role in helping the Dodgers win back-to-back World Series titles.
Key Facts
- Yoshinobu Yamamoto is a pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- He was ranked No. 13 in the top 100 baseball players for the upcoming season.
- Last season, Yamamoto was ranked No. 63.
- His performance in the playoffs helped the Dodgers win back-to-back World Series titles.
- Yamamoto became the World Series MVP after allowing only six earned runs over 37 1/3 innings in the postseason.
- He pitched two complete games and recorded 2 2/3 scoreless innings on zero days' rest in the final game.
- Yamamoto had a 2.49 ERA last regular season, showing his talent and potential as a top pitcher.